Upon your arrival to Baltra Airport, you will take a short bus ride to Ayora Port, and get onboard Aqua Yacht, once you settle in and have lunch onboard, you will head to the first visiting point, Baltra North East, a perfect place to start your diving adventure with moderate currents. You can see lava and rock formations, and at the depth of 20m (60ft) you might see white-tipped reef sharks, pelagic fish, reef fish, rays and turtles. You may also spot hammerhead sharks nearby. After this activity head back to the yacht for dinner and rest.
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You will dive at Cape Marshall. Cape Marshall is located north east of Isabela Island, the current varies from moderate to strong, and is also a perfect diving site, this is also the ideal place to find giant rays, sea turtles and various species of colorful fish.
This diving day will take place at Darwin Island, that is formed by a volcano that reaches above sea level, and was named in honor of naturalist Charles Darwin. No land visits are permitted here. One of the most famous diving sites is Darwins Arch, which provides an amazing drift dive along the wall at an average depth of just 9m. You can expect medium to strong currents and you may spot hammerheads, black tips, and Galapagos sharks. Schools of jacks, turtles, and angelfish are also common. Whale sharks can also be seen but between May and November.
This diving day will begin at Darwin Island, that is formed by a volcano that reaches above sea level, and was named in honor of naturalist Charles Darwin. No land visits are permitted here. One of the most famous diving sites is Darwins Arch, which provides an amazing drift dive along the wall at an average depth of just 9m. You can expect medium to strong currents and you may spot hammerheads, black tips, and Galapagos sharks. Schools of jacks, turtles, and angelfish are also common. Whale sharks can also be seen but between May and November.
In the afternoon, you will dive at Wolf island, named after the german geologist Theodor Wolf. It is formed by an extinct volcano that reaches 780ft above sea level, and it is located northwest of Isabela Island. Since land visits arte not permitted you can expect to see, from affar, bird life such as: red-footed boobies, and vampire finches. For the dives you will experiment medium to strong currents, and you will pass by reefs and walls, so the use of gloves and reef hooks is advised. Schooling pelagics are the main attraction here. You can also spot hammerheads at this spot.
This day you will head to Wolf Island, named after the german geologist Theodor Wolf. It is formed by an extinct volcano that reaches 780ft above sea level, and it is located northwest of Isabela Island. Since land visits arte not permitted you can expect to see, from affar, bird life such as: red-footed boobies, and vampire finches. For the dives you will experiment medium to strong currents, and you will pass by reefs and walls, so the use of gloves and reef hooks is advised. Schooling pelagics are the main attraction here. You can also spot hammerheads at this spot.
Early in the morning, the first diving site will be Vicente Roca Point, just at the mouth of Isabela{s seahorse-shape. You will enter a dark cave below a spectacular arch, and just around the corner, the collapsed amphitheater of Volcan Ecuador offers an amazing view. The calmer waters of the coves are well-protected against the ocean swell, and are a great place for snorkeling amongst various species of shark, puffer fish and seahorses. In the afternoon you will dive at Cape Douglas, and here you will observe marine iguanas, red-lipped batfish, horn sharks, mola malo, and possibly Baleen Whales.
Early in the morning you will begin with a dive at Cousin´s Rock, an excellent macro diving site, with an excellent chance to see sea horses, sea lions and eagle rays. Once you are done, the yacht will take you to Santa Cruz Island, and you will take a bus to Santa Cruz Highlands, to visit the giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transfer to Baltra airport
Breakfast
